Nigeria: Nation Faces Major Challenge to Vaccinating Children

Nigeria: Nation Faces Major Challenge to Vaccinating Children

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As we look back on the public health issues that caught the world's attention in 2015, immunization stands out. Whether it was the measles outbreak in the US or the Ebola vaccine trials in Guinea, vaccines were top of mind throughout the year.

The annual Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) Assessment Report, which was released at the end of the year, recaps some of these key moments and highlights some critical gaps in immunization coverage worldwide.

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